Kurobuta Pork Chops Frenched

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Summary

Kurobuta, or “black hog,” is the Japanese term for the Berkshire breed, the source of the famous Japanese kurobuta pork from the Kagoshima Prefecture. Like its Japanese counterpart, Snake River American kurobuta is deep in color and streaked with fine marbling that makes these chops exceptionally sweet, juicy and tender.

4 chops, approx. 7 oz. each (serves 4).

Shipped frozen.

Made in the USA.

Use & Care

Receiving Instructions

The pork chops are shipped frozen with dry ice, which may have evaporated during shipment. This is normal. Please take care not to touch any remaining dry ice with bare hands. Upon receipt, refrigerate or freeze to enjoy at a later date. The pork chops keep refrigerated, up to 5 days, unopened and refrigerated, or up to 3 months frozen. If frozen, remove the pork chops from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Once completely thawed, we do not recommend refreezing the pork. .

Ingredients

100% Berkshire pork.

Shipping

Shipping Information

To ensure freshness, perishable items are shipped via 2-day delivery from the supplier and are not eligible for rush shipping. Please allow one to two weeks for delivery.

Shipping Rates

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Return Policy

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Buyer's Pick

These kurobuta chops have fat marbled throughout the meat (rather than just at the edge) so they're always juicy and flavorful. Frenching – in which the fat is trimmed to expose the bone—creates an elegant presentation.

Balsamic Quick-Braised Pork Chops

About Snake River Farms

Snake River Farms is committed to sustainability and the well being of its heritage Berkshire hogs, which are raised by midwestern family farms on a hormone-free, all-natural diets. No sodium, water or extenders are ever added to their fresh pork products, so all you taste is the rich, succulent pork flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Simple preparation allows the full flavor of the chops to shine: Just sprinkle with salt and pepper and pan-sear with a little oil until brown, then finish cooking in the oven to desired doneness.

Brine chops overnight and then pan-fry or grill and serve with a seasonal fruit chutney.

Dredge chops in a mixture of flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and your favorite dried herbs. Sear on in an oiled fry pan on stovetop until golden brown, then finish in the oven.